Chicago/ Real Estate & Development
Published on February 25, 2020
Apartments for rent in Chicago: What will $1,900 get you? 400 E. South Water St. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Chicago?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to locating apartment rentals in Chicago if you don't want to spend more than $1,900/month on rent.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1815 W. Argyle St. (Ravenswood)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,803/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode is located at 1815 W. Argyle St.

The unit offers air conditioning, a balcony and a walk-in closet. Cats and dogs are welcome.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

400 E. South Water St. (New Eastside)

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Next, there's this studio apartment located at 400 E. South Water St. It's listed for $1,804/month for its 565 square feet.

Building amenities include a swimming pool and garage parking. You can also expect to find a balcony and a dishwasher in the studio. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a $325 cat fee and a $650 dog fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

1400 N. Lake Shore Drive (Gold Coast)

Photo: Apartment Guide
Photo: Apartment Guide

Then there's a 690-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1400 N. Lake Shore Drive that's going for $1,805/month.

You can expect to find a dishwasher and hardwood floors in the apartment. The building offers a gym and an elevator. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the full listing here.)

4334 N. Hazel St. (Buena Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot that's located at 4334 N. Hazel St. It's also listed for $1,805/month.

In the residence, expect to find a walk-in closet, high ceilings and granite countertops. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

4034 N. Ashland Ave. (South East Ravenswood)

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Photo: Zumper

Lastly, located at 4034 N. Ashland Ave., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $1,810/month.

The residence features hardwood floors. The building features on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is very walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

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